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Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze looks towards his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Mississippi won 27-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Liberty, Freeze agree to contract extension through 2028

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 24, 2021 04:33 PM EST

Louisiana-Lafayette quarterback Levi Lewis (1) runs the ball against Liberty during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Va. (AP Photo/Kendall Warner)
No. 22 La.-Lafayette beats Liberty for 10th win in a row

Nov. 20, 2021 07:34 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs past Mississippi defensive back Jake Springer (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Mississippi won 27-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 La-Lafayette, Liberty put winning streaks on the line

Nov. 19, 2021 11:09 AM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) passes under pressure from Mississippi defensive back AJ Finley (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Mississippi won 27-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 22 Louisiana looking to end Liberty's home win streak

Nov. 18, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is tackled for a loss by Mississippi defensive lineman Sam Williams (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 15 Ole Miss beats Liberty and former coach Freeze, 27-14

Chris Burrows Nov. 06, 2021 04:22 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) is sacked by Mississippi linebacker Mark Robinson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Liberty at Ole Miss 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis throws a pass against Massachusetts during an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP)
NFL Prospect Watch: QB Willis gets chance to raise profile

By Mark Long Nov. 05, 2021 02:46 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) scrambles away from pressure by Auburn defensive end Eku Leota (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Freeze leads Liberty against old team, No. 15 Ole Miss

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 04:10 PM EDT

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze stands stands next to an official and watches a replay during the team's NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee State in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (Kendall Warner/The News & Advance via AP)
Middle Tennessee at Liberty 10/9/2021

Nov. 04, 2021 11:43 AM EDT

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III (9) rushes against Michigan's Josh Ross during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 37-33. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
College Picks: Upset alerts for Michigan State, Oregon

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nix, defense power No. 18 Auburn past No. 10 Ole Miss, 31-20

By John Zenor Oct. 30, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Syracuse kicks FG as time expires, edges Liberty, 24-21

By Mike Waters Sep. 24, 2021 11:37 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Andre Szmyt kicked the game-winning 35-yard field goal with no time on the clock as Syracuse...

FILE - Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., in this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo. Liberty plays at Syracuse on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2021. It's a payback opportunity for the Orange. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Syracuse meets Liberty for 3rd straight year; payback time?

By John Kekis Sep. 23, 2021 01:11 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball as Virginia free safety Joey Blount (29) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 21 Tar Heels heading into hornets' nest vs. Georgia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 23, 2021 03:23 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2020, file photo, Coastal Carolina running back CJ Marable (1) celebrates a touchdown with quarterback Grayson McCall (10) during an NCAA football game against Louisiana-Lafayette in Lafayette, La. Coastal Carolina coach Jamey Chadwell sees a new challenge for his surprising Chanticleers this fall: staying as hungry at chasing success as they were during their landmark 2020 season. Coastal Carolina is ranked No. 22 in the preseason this year, are not alone in the AP Top 25 with Louisiana-Lafayette right behind them at No. 23. It's the first time the league has had a pair of teams in the preseason rankings. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton, File)
Coastal, La.-Lafayette, Liberty aim to show '20 was no fluke

By Brett Martel Sep. 03, 2021 02:07 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Coastal Carolina during the first half of the Cure Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)
Liberty at Coastal Carolina 12/26/2020

Dec. 26, 2020 08:25 PM EST

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) is upended by Iowa State defensive back Arnold Azunna, left, as Iowa State defensive back Greg Eisworth (12) works to finish the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State won 42-6. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: IU, I-State reach historic heights

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 07, 2020 02:12 AM EST

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze watches as his team warms up before an NCAA college football game against Nort Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Liberty, Chanticleers matchup canceled due to COVID issues

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 01:56 AM EST

North Carolina State quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) escapes from pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Blocked FG helps NC State hold off No. 21 Liberty 15-14

By Aaron Beard Nov. 21, 2020 11:20 PM EST